Senior Principal Network Communications Engineer Flight Ops

ngc; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Network Communications expert to provide real-time support for Ground Systems during flight operations. You will deploy equipment, troubleshoot, and resolve connectivity issues between Ground Systems and external networks in a demanding military environment.

The role requires strong experience with LAN/WAN design, encryption devices, and network analysis tools, plus the ability to work on a rotating schedule and obtain necessary clearances.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma/GED with 14 years of relevant Network Communications/Administration experience; or an Associate’s Degree with 10 years; or a Bachelor’s with 8 years; or a Master’s with 6 years.
• Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.
• Experience with STIG compliance.
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN, WAN, and Cloud based networks.
• Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining network hardware.
• Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES).
• Experience in the use of network analysis tools (e.g. Wireshark, Opnet, SolarWinds).
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide real time support for network Ground Systems during flight operations and maintenance.
• Account for, control, and deploy equipment.
• Work with partners to resolve connectivity issues and data movement issues between Ground Systems and external networks.
• Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications systems in military flight operations environment.
• Adherence to checklists and procedures and provide redlines when necessary.
• Work with a team to provide 24/7 on-site support for network operations of the Ground Communications Interface.
• Provide local network management support through updates, configurations, security patches, drawings, and feedback to REs.
• Communicate complex technical issues to local support, MOBs, and REs.
• Support and lead air crew engagement for solving complex analyses of technical problems.
• Assist with trend analysis for REs.
• Review and analyze supplier design data and define functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
• Take responsibility for testing, maintenance, and integration of comms and networks equipment.

Skills

CompTIA Security Plus

STIG compliance

LAN/WAN design

Network security

TACLANES encryption

Network analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Master's Degree

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Wireshark

Opnet

SolarWinds

TACLANES

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Network Communications expert to provide real-time support for Ground Systems during flight operations. You will deploy equipment, troubleshoot, and resolve connectivity issues between Ground Systems and external networks in a demanding military environment.

The role requires strong experience with LAN/WAN design, encryption devices, and network analysis tools, plus the ability to work on a rotating schedule and obtain necessary clearances.